ADHD News

ADHDNews.com is a community started by Brandi Valentine in 1995. We have provided help to thousands of families looking for help on ADHD.

I think the fact that it's been around for so long and continues to grow shows that there is a real need for the type of site we have. I also want to thank all of you for making it possible because there would be NO site if it wasn't for YOUR contributions. As most of you know, I feel there is a real wealth of information out there that we, the parents of ADHD children, and ADDults have because we LIVE with ADHD everyday and know first hand what works, what doesn't work, etc.. So again, let me thank you and encourage you to contribute anything you wish to share with others. I truly believe that we can learn just as much from each other as we can from the professionals.

ADHD Owner's Manual

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Having ADHD is like being put into a dark room with things scattered around to trip you. You don't get a flashlight.....but everyone else does. You trip around the room, bumping into things, until you finally learn the layout of the room. Then someone moves you to a new room, and the process starts again.

It's like having a whirlwind in your mind. Everything seems to be blowing around and nothing stays put. Some people have compared the feeling to watching someone change the channels on the TV every few seconds. You can get a general idea of what is going on, but you miss most of the content.

People with ADHD tend to be socially blind. They may miss rules and structures which other people see much more readily.

CHADD

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.

Kids Health

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ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 4% to 8% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it's not yet understood why. Children with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may understand what's expected of them but have trouble following through because they can't sit still, pay attention, or attend to details.